There are 3 tests that cover material covered in the lectures. During the lectures various songs are played and historical facts discussed that relate to these artists and their music. You can be tested on any of these facts so it is imperative that notes be taken during the lectures. These tests are listening tests where songs are played in their entirety and you are required to write data about the songs on pre-printed examination sheets. TEST NOTES

• These are live listening tests that cannot be run again for absent students. There is no "make-up" test for this class. Missing a test can result in a mark of zero.
• Tests are multiple-choice and conducted ONLINE.
• You must be present during the TEST WINDOW to complete the test effectively and efficiently.
• There are no half-marks for partially correct answers. Therefore, misspelled artist and song names will result in a mark of zero for those components.
• The test will last approximately 60 minutes
• Unless mentioned, there is no lecture following a test.
• All students must remain visible during the entire test. You must have your Camera ON.
• Songs may be replayed as you have control of the playing of the material.
• There is to be no talking, texting of commenting in the chat during the test.
• Any student caught cheating will receive a mark of zero for the test and reported to the Music Department.
• No writing of the test in group is allowed during the test.
• Students sharing the same IP address are flagged.
• No electronic devices of any kind are to be accessed or allowed on your desk.
• You are responsible for being in the examination room at least 5 minutes before class time.
• Test marks are posted in approximately 2 weeks after the examination.

ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR ONLINE TESTS

• Be early.
• Login to ZOOM and turn your CAMERA ON.
• Close all open tabs in your BROWSER.
• DO NOT USE a mobile device to write the test.
• We recommend an internet connected over ethernet.
• Spelling is very important on this test.
• York University will record your IP address and the order with which the test is completed. This will reveal students writing the test over the same internet connection – not allowed.
• Penalty for cheating is zero.
• You have two attempts are each question.
• The time limit for your attempt is 60 minutes.

TEST 1
[Worth 10% of your final mark]

• Coverage: First five lectures [Blues, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole and Ray Charles]
• Number of songs: 10
• Likely question components:
  • Song Name
  • Artist Name
  • Style Genre
  • Year [multiple choice] 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
  • At least 1 context question [something mentioned in class about the artist, song or people connected to this song]

TEST 2
[Worth 10% of your final mark]

• Coverage: Second five lectures [Doo Wop, 1960s]
• Number of songs: 10
• Question Components:
  • Song Name
  • Artist Name
  • Style Genre
  • Record Label [multiple choice] Motown/Tamla, Stax/Volt, Epic, Brunswick, King
  • Year [multiple choice] 1954-56, 1957-59, 1960-63, 1964-66, 1967-69
  • At least 2 Context questions

TEST 3
[Worth 10% of your final mark]

• Coverage: Last seven lectures [1970's and Disco]
• Number of songs: 11
• Question Components:
• Song Name
• Artist Name
• Style Genre
• Record Label [multiple choice] Motown/Tamla, Epic, Casablanca, Philly Int'l, Atlantic
• Year [multiple choice] 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975-79
• At least 2 Context questions
• Question 11 contains up 20 additional context questions about a single song.